Japan Unit Test #2

Definition:
preferred religion of Samurai; the focus is on discipline and meditation

• cultural diffusion
• Zen Buddhism
• Shinto
• kami

Torii gates are seen as...

• pathways to enlightenment
• gateways to heaven
• gateways to the spiritual world
• pathways to nirvana

Which social class is responsible for the achievements during Japan's Golden Age?

• aristocrats

• farmers

• emperors

• merchants

Political power during the Heian-kyo period shifted to...

• aristocrats
• farmers
• emperors
• merchants

The home of an Heian-kyo aristocrat would have few objects because...

• simplicity is beautiful
• valuables were hidden
• wood floors are dirty
• nobles had no money

During Heian-kyo period, recognizing _____ was valued over generosity.

• power
• beauty
• simplicity
• religion

Aristocratic women during the Heian period were beautiful if they...

• had high eyebrows
• had a white face
• had black teeth
• all of the above

When Minamoto Yoritomo came to power in 1185...

• the emperor became more powerful

• Chinese ideas led to officials

• a new constitution was written

• a military government and feudalism were established

Who did samurai serve?

• emperor
• their families
• royal court
• their daimyo

The job of the shogun was to...

• give advice to the emperor
• rule through military power
• encourage arts and literature
• loyally serve and obey his lord